problem with Folding mirrors! and minor engine questions

[redvault]

Originally Posted by cobra94563

i have an '05, same problem. Take it in, they will fix it right up.

Mine is an '04 3.0d. Was told that I won't get much change out of a NZ$1000 for one side to replace the unit. I think I can manage without the mirror folding back

[explicitdwk]

i don't really know how the warranty works, i am the second owner, like i said it was purchased 2 months ago, would i really still be under warranty?

[cobra94563]

Originally Posted by explicitdwk

i don't really know how the warranty works, i am the second owner, like i said it was purchased 2 months ago, would i really still be under warranty?

An '06 should still be under warranty... and the mirrors are covered.
As are other maintenance. Take it in.

While I was there, they found some leaking(slightly wet) PS hoses, and replaced them. I wouldn't have noticed otherwise.

[jayjay_dee]

Originally Posted by explicitdwk

i don't really know how the warranty works, i am the second owner, like i said it was purchased 2 months ago, would i really still be under warranty?

4 years/50K miles your X is covered...

and to give you an idea of how the warranty works, check this out.

[abtin1198]

Originally Posted by BrianX54.4is

Each of the power folding mirrors has a microswitch to confirm the mirror position. The microswitch has a small metal actuating lever which can detach causing this malfunction. Remove the mirror housing cover (start underneath closest to the door see here) The micro switch is located under another cover beside the motor (follow the blue and white/yellow wires). Check the the microswitch lever is firmly attached and the the switch gives a decisive click when the lever is depressed. Refit the switch and check operation before refitting the mirror housing cover.

Your cars mileage seems too low to have any serious transmission problems.

hey man, i tried what u said but it still kept folding back out?? i dont get it?

[cavx5]

bring it to a bmw dealer..it is still covered under 4yr/50,000 warranty..you are good until 2010...

[redvault]

Originally Posted by abtin1198

hey man, i tried what u said but it still kept folding back out?? i dont get it?

Same here. I just don't use it. It is frustrating though. I know the microswitch on mine is in working order. What I don't know is whether bending/straightening the microswitch metal strip will help. Someone? I did have it working for a while but I think the tolerance between working and not working is next to nothing

[explicitdwk]

amazing! however im still not sure how i should begin the process, do i call a bmw dealer? or should i just bring it in? the guy that posted on http://www.Xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-them-fix.html
had an amazing service request list, however how does that work? do i write one myself? or will there be a service write? how should i tip him generously enough for him to help me out?
thanks

[Zeka93]

Originally Posted by explicitdwk

I have a 06' 4.4i X5 with 21,000 miles. i bought 2 months ago with 19,000 and its been fine until yesterday. i came home and routinely parked it, however when i pressed the button on the drivers side door to fold the mirrors, they would fold but almost immediately the left mirror would unfold into normal position and a second later the right mirror would open up again too! the problem kept happening they would fold then unfold every time! please advise me on what i could do or what the problem may be, thank you!
also, because i am somewhat of a novice to the bmw community (i've been trying my best to learn through the forums) i was also wondering, when i drive the x5 and floor the gas, it seems as though the engine would almost stall for a second and it would jerk is this normal? i have a friend who tells me this is a problem with the transmission, that that true? all the while it seems as though the x5 occcasionally is a little sluggish, i saw a post on that a few months earlier, but at the time i was not familiar with the x5 to note any difference, solutions to the problem? thank you so much!

if you still have warranty on ur x5 take it in asap just got my mirrors done
total was 3000cdn$ how ever if you out of luck, few members alredy posted how to get it fixed, good luck.

[Weasel]

Originally Posted by explicitdwk

amazing! however im still not sure how i should begin the process, do i call a bmw dealer? or should i just bring it in? the guy that posted on http://www.Xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-them-fix.html
had an amazing service request list, however how does that work? do i write one myself? or will there be a service write? how should i tip him generously enough for him to help me out?
thanks

The way warranty works is work can not be upsold by the tech, unless it is a safety item. There has to be a customer complaint regaurding it. So the better a list you write, the better for you as far as getting things fixed. I have to let cars go with obvious problems sometimes because I'm not allowed to fix it on my own. I just say "I can't believe they didn't complain about this!?"